Why are women and children sometimes harder to hear than men? As proof, perhaps you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are restating the “to-do” list. That’s a joke, but it is rather common for individuals to struggle to hear the voices of women and children. Let’s […]
September 28, 2025 | Crescent City Hearing Center | Tinnitus Articles
For individuals who experience tinnitus, air travel can be a source of stress, as the flight may exacerbate their ear discomfort, enhancing the usual pre-trip anxieties about reaching their final destination. The boosted noise inside the airplane, fluctuations in air pressure, and the stress associated with flying can all lead to a worsening or more […]
Autumn is one of the best times of the year. Picture yourself in a cozy setting, surrounded by the warmth and joy of the season – the sound of children’s giggles on Halloween, the rustle of leaves beneath your feet on a brisk autumn day, the soothing crackle of a fire, and the love and […]
Are you finding that you’re consistently having to increase the volume on your television to a louder level than you usually would? Perhaps you frequently request that people repeat what they have said. Even though these signals may seem to be minor inconveniences, they could be early signs of hearing loss. What’s more, your memory […]
Hearing loss often begins with mild, almost unperceivable changes that can be easy to miss. Typically, it is loved ones who are the first to notice and bring awareness to a person’s hearing trouble. Although children are routinely tested, many adults do not think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would for their vision. […]
For parents of newborns, finding out that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and discouraging. But the good news is: With early diagnosis and intervention, infants with hearing loss can thrive. Indeed, they are able to gaining linguistic abilities, refining their communication techniques, and forming profound bonds with their surroundings, ultimately bring about […]
Earwax might not be the most attractive topic, but it plays an essential part in keeping your ears healthy. Unlike your teeth, feet, or other body parts that necessitate routine cleaning efforts, earwax normally takes care of itself. Overly frequent efforts to get rid of it can actually be detrimental. Here’s what you should know. […]
If a child has trouble comprehending instructions, mixes up words with similar pronunciations, or seems disoriented in noisy surroundings, parents might suspect that a hearing problem is to blame. But in some situations, the issue might not be with the ears at all: It could be a disorder called auditory processing disorder (APD). Hearing loss […]
When hearing aids aren’t sufficient, cochlear implants can open a new world of sound and connection. These little, surgically implanted devices are made for people with moderate to extreme hearing loss who still struggle to comprehend speech, even with hearing aids. So, who can benefit from a cochlear implant, and how do you know if […]
Typically, the idea of hearing aids conjures up the idea of conventional devices that raise the volume of sound through the canal of the ear. For people struggling with certain hearing impairments, including persistent ear issues or unilateral deafness, an alternative option may provide improved sound quality and user comfort: bone conduction hearing aids. How […]
